Travel photos that defy perspective
Bored with taking the same, tired poses at monuments on their trip to Egypt in 2010, Alla Shubina and her husband began tinkering with perspective to create clever, funny photos….
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Bode Miller: Ski star’s horse racing dream
“The people in horse racing don’t see it at all. They think it’s crazy, they think it’s like voodoo and magic, and for us it’s just normal stuff.” In Miller’s…
Avian Flu Fast Facts
The official name for the most commonly seen and most deadly form of the virus is called “Influenza A (H5N1),” or the “H5N1 virus.” In March 2013, a strain of…
Gino Bartali: The man who helped save Italy’s Jews
In the 1930s, Bartali, a son of Tuscany, was one of the leading cyclists in the world, a man admired by all. He had won three Giro d’Italia titles —…
Lisa Ling: The dangerous seduction of a rich boyfriend
A lot of my friends, however, were beginning to settle down and I started to feel like something was wrong with me for not being able to even fathom doing…
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Glamour and grieving: How the Victorians dressed for death
During the Victoria era, mourning rivaled weddings in terms of pomp, etiquette and fashiona theme explored at the latest exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Death…
Oscar Pistorius: Reeva Steenkamp: Model, law graduate
Pistorius has admitted to shooting Steenkamp but says he mistook her for an intruder. The judge ruled that he’ll serve a maximum five-year prison term for the killing, to run…
I’m a feminist and I converted to Islam
I am a Muslim, but I wasn’t always. I converted to Islam in November 2001, two months after 9/11. I was 21 and living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was…
Creating the sound of showjumping: ‘Microphones on anything that moves’
Baxter is best-known for his work at the Olympic Games, tackling the timbre of dozens of disciplines to captivate global audiences, winning multiple Emmy Awards. He is the man who…
Princess Haya: Equestrian’s Olympic savior moving on
One of very few women to occupy such a prominent position within the Olympic movement, Haya is the subject of a warm, impromptu tribute from Pearson. “She’s brought inclusion from…
40 reasons why ‘SNL’ is still awesome
From the beginning, “SNL” was both cutting-edge comedy and a throwback to TV’s golden era. The show aired live: no retakes, no second chances. Though there’s plenty of taped materialand…
Climate change: ‘I’m on the front lines of this crisis’
Brenwho described himself as being “on the front lines of the this crisis”will be one of the most important people to attend Sunday’s People’s Climate March, which is expected to…
World Equestrian Games: Sights, sounds and groundbreaking hounds
The driver is by no means alone: in the marathon, two teammates ride on the back of their carriage, shifting their weight as though riding a superbike rather than a…
Insider Guide: Best of Toulouse
North west of the city are the airport and the Airbus factorya must for aviation geeks. Hotels Luxury Grand Hotel de l’Opera For those seeking opulence, the Grand Hotel delivers….
While India’s girls are aborted, brides are wanted
In India’s conservative society, remaining a bachelor is not an option. A new bride would help his parents, he says. “They would have had an easier life. They would have…
After 8 months of conflict, what’s next for Ukraine?
It’s hard to imaginebut truethat the raging conflict between Ukraine and Russia, or at least Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels, all started with a humble trade agreement. As tensions run high…
Should Western nations just pay ISIS ransom? (Opinion)
Much of this revenue reportedly comes from France. French media reported that the government had paid 20 million euros (about $28 million) for the release of four employees of a…
Lance Armstrong: ‘Day-to-day life is positive
The Armstrong lie, or liesthere have been countlessplus the bullying and the betrayal … he knows it has laid him bare to all manner of abuse. Call it what you…
Jet fuel turned green?
“Different countries grow different crops. They have different refineries in place. Sustainability isn’t just about reducing emissions in the air. We have to consider the whole life-cycle in terms of…
Extraordinary play brings Anne Frank’s secret world to life
It’s hoped the productionwhich features lavishly designed sets that revolve and glide across a giant panoramic stagewill bring the story of the young Jewish diarist to a new generation. No…
The hidden beauty of airport runways, and how to decipher them
Flying Fonts Airports use a specialized font to number their runways. It’s highly geometric, which eliminates confusing curves and can be reduced to simple schematics, making it easy for groundskeepers…
1964 Civil Rights Act Fast Facts
November 22, 1963 – Lee Harvey Oswald assassinates President John F. Kennedy. November 27, 1963 – President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking before a Joint Session of Congress, says, “No memorial…
Exploring the world’s first 12 heritage sites
Checking off the world’s most important natural and cultural wonders can be a herculean task. The World Heritage List — that most lauded and recognizable of preservation lists — includes…
11 coolest towns in the Philippines
Some locals cope with the heat by hitting the sugary beaches. Others turn air-conditioned malls into their second living room. Then there are those who seek refuge in the upland…
United Nations Security Council Fast Facts
There are five permanent members: the United States, the Russian Federation, France, China, and the United Kingdom. Ten temporary members elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. In 2014,…
Barcelona maintains momentum but Bayern Munich finally drops points
With time running out, referee Clos Gomez ruled that Espanyol’s Javi Lopez handled in the area and Messi made no mistake from the spot. Lopez then had to play goalkeeper…
Costa Concordia: How ill-fated cruise liner was raised
More than 500 people have been working around the clock on the rescue, which is being overseen by Florida-based Titan Salvage and the Italian firm Micoperi. The final bill will…
Rijksmuseum reborn: Rembrandt’s ‘Night Watch’ explained
“Everything has changed, the only thing that hasn’t is ‘The Night Watch’,” explains Wim Pijbes, the museum’s director. “It is the altarpiece of the Rijksmuseum, the whole place is arranged…